araa annual conference report 2015

6th ARAA Conference Report (2nd to 4th December, 2015) – Naura Springs Hotel, Arusha Tanzania

6TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE OF ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATORS IN

AFRICA (ARRAA) 2ND-4TH DECEMBER 2015 AT NAURA SPRINGS HOTEL, ARUSHA, TANZANIA

Conference Theme

"Sustaining established Research Administration Systems and Infrastructure at Institutions in

Africa"

ARAA Report By:

Rose Mwangi: Alumni & Career Counseling Officer, Medical Education Partnership Initiative (KCMC - MEPI)

Medical Students - KCMUCo: Juliet Bilakwale , Innocent Kilian; Rashid Iddi

Chrispina Narcis: Monitoring and & Evaluation


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS

3. BACKGROUND

4. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

5. FIG. 1: ARAA, 2015 COUNTRY REPRESENTATION

6. FIG.2: ARAA, 2015 PARTCIPATING INSTITUTIONS

7. FIG. 3 ARAA PARTICIPANTS BY GENDER

8. ARAA CONFERENCE KEY ACTIVITIES

9. PRESENTATIONS AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS

10. GENERAL OBSERVATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ARAA DELEGATES 2015

11. ARAA CONFERENCE CLOSING CEREMONY

12. SELECTION OF NEXT HOST - ARAA CONFERENCE 2015

13. CONFERENCE CLOSURE

14. ANNEXES

15. ANEX 1 – AGENDA

16. ANEX 2 - OPENING SPEECH

17. ANEX 3 – WORKSHOP EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

18. ANEX 4 – PARTCIPANTS’LIST


Executive Summary

ARAA’s vision is to enhance the quality of research administration, with a mission to establish a hub of excellence

for research administrators in Africa by linking research institutions and strengthening existing networks among

regional partners to facilitate the effective sharing of best practices.

Since its inception in 2008, ARAA has continued to serve as a hub of excellence for Research Administrators in

Africa providing a platform for capacity building initiatives and providing solutions to global health research and

development challenges in Africa.

In 2014 the 5th ARAA Annual Meeting and Conference was hosted by the Makerere University College of Health

Science in Kampala Uganda, from 1st -4th December. It is in this Meeting that Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University

College (KCMUCo) in Tanzania was voted to host the 2015 6th Annual ARAA Meeting.

The 6th ARAA conference speakers engaged the audience by taking a participatory approach with active

discussions throughout the sessions. Going forward, the conference agreed to reach out to more African institutions

to develop ARAA, hold institutions accountable for their progress and networking, and to sustain momentum to

collaborate in research issues, borrowing a leaf from the corn farmer’s secret metaphor as presented by Charles

Muiruri of Duke University and Ahaz Kulanga of KCMUCo. 63% of the expected 160 participants attended the

ARAA Conference from 24 institutions.

Acknowledgements

The Organizing Committee ARAA Tanzania – 2015 would like to greatly thank the Provost KCMUCo for hosting

and financially supporting the ARAA Annual Conference and Meeting. Thanks also go to the speakers who

attended, their active participation and for accepting to share their experiences, knowledge and skills with other

delegates.

Special thanks go to Prof. John Shao, Prof. Said Aboud, and Prof. Exervia Gomo, for their support to ARAA

meetings and specifically for giving the Keynote Address. Our appreciation goes to all the delegates who attended

the Conference. We are extremely grateful to all key partners especially our main sponsors: KCMUCo, BSU, and

Duke University.

Last but not least, many thanks go to the ARAA 2015 Organizing Committee Members. Special thanks to the MEPI

–KCMC Team, Charles Muiruri from Duke University, and Medical Students at KCMUCo for their assistance in the

organizing the ARAA Meeting. Special recognition of the medical students who assisted in writing this report.


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Abbreviations/ Acronyms

ARAA: Association of Research Administrators in Africa

AMPATH: Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare

BSU Building Stronger Universities

ARISE: Africa Research Initiative and Support – Network

CDC: Center for Disease Control

KEMRI: KenyaMedicalResearchInstitute

IEARDA: International Extramural Associates Research Development

DGHI: Duke Global Health Institute

GSF: Good Samaritan Foundation

KCMCUCo: Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University college

KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center

KCRI Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute

MEPI Medical Education Partnership Initiative

ORIM: Office of Research Management and Innovation

GCP: Good Clinical Practices

MakCHS Makerere: University College of Health Sciences


Background

The goal of ARAA is to identify sustainable mechanisms to promote successful Research Administration by

broadening understanding of the challenges of the Research Administrators in Africa, and establishing a

leadership structure that has deep understanding of African research issues which will enhance the

establishment of functional offices of research support in all member institutions.

The theme for the 6th ARAA Meeting was "Sustaining established Research Administration systems and

infrastructure at institutions in Africa". The Conference took place at Naura Springs Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania,

from the 2nd to 4

th December, 2015.

After a smooth registration process, the meeting kicked off on the 2nd of December at 9.15 with welcome remarks,

self-introduction by all delegates, and an introduction of Key invited guests lead by Mr. Ahaz Kulanga who also

Chaired the session.

In his introductory remarks, Ahaz recognized Prof. Shao as the ‘Father of ARAA’ having been the

pusher/initiator of the first ARAA Meeting in 2008. He further recognized Prof Shao as the patron and zeal of the

inauguration of ARAA, who took off overhead cost from KCMC to fund the first ARAA meeting in his capacity as

Executive Director and Secretary to the GSF.

Mr. Ahaz recalled that Prof. Shao had challenged the initial team to come up with the ARAA constitution that is

used to date.

On Keynote Speakers, Ahaz recognized Prof Said Abound, as a devoted person to ARAA, who always

demonstrated his commitment and particularly to give a keynote address to the 6th ARAA meeting despite a

short notice.

Recognizing the attendance of Rwanda coming on board to ARAA, Ahaz emphasized that more efforts should

be made to keep up other African institutions participating in ARAA meetings.

Ahaz highly commended the provost of KCMUCo Prof Kessi and ARAA host, for clearly demonstrating his

commitment by injecting a lot of resources to make the meeting successful. He specifically thanked other

funders: NIH Fogarty International Center, BSU, and all others who in one way or another participated and/or

contributed to the success of the 6th Annual ARAA, and announced amendments on the main agenda.

In his final introductory remarks, Ahaz introduced and formally recognized the team that attended the first ARAA

Meeting at KCMC 6 years ago in which Prof Shao gave 10000 USD to fund the costs and to come up with a

strategic plan for ARAA: Henry Tumwijuke, Catherine Tuinganeyo , Harriet Nabooze, Christine Tonui, Ahaz and

Charles Muiruri: Harriet had later registered the constitution in Kampala.


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In a grace moment /ritual, Prof. Shao granted back the responsibility to the initial team and with a firm emotional

stance, encouraged and challenged them to move ARAA agenda forward, which attracted a big applaud from the

audience, after the team pledged their commitment to accept the responsibility and commitment to move ARAA

forward.

Conference Objectives

1. An annual Meeting for Research Administrators globally to retreat, reflect as well as share opportunities for

effective work

2. Gain more skills and knowledge in general aspects of Grants Writing and Management, Research

administration as well as learn through case studies, joint experiences and challenges

3. A forum for networking and development of partnerships among individuals and institutions involved in

research on a wide range of perspectives

ARAA 2015 Country Representation

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ARAA Country Representation


Fig.2: Participating institutions

Series1 0 10 20 30 40

ARAA Participants by Institutions


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Fig.3 Participants by Gender

ARAA KEY ACTIVITIES

Keynote Address 1: Sustaining established Research Administration and infrastructure: Prof. Said Aboud -

DRP MUHAS

In his keynote address, Prof. Said Aboud shared the MUHAS experience where he was trained and is

currently working, citing realistic life examples. Observing that MUHAS had expanded research over the

years, Prof. Aboud presented a summary of MUHAS research priority areas.

His take home message for the ARAA meeting echoed the important role of research administrators and

encouraged them to regard themselves as key people in research: “We cannot do without Research

Administrators” .

A summary of recommendations by Prof. Aboud

We don’t do research to get a pay rise but to make a difference

If you publish and do not make policies based on the output, it is a waste

Deliberate efforts are needed to strengthen Research and Administration training and capacity building to

accomplish greater impact

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Participants by Gender

Males

Females


Day One Presentations

Role of Research Administration in strengthening Research Capacity for junior faculty: Ahaz Kulanga,

Harriet Nambooze

Nurture’s Thematic Areas – Harriet Nambooze

ARAA as an axis of South – South collaboration on ARISE Project: Henry Tumwijuke

North – South collaboration: Catherine Tuganeiyo, IDRC

North- South partnership in building research site capacity From Epidemiological studies to clinical trials:

Steve Wandiga, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Challenges and lessons learnt in improving research capacity in a consortium – Abraham, AMPATH

Keynote Address 2: Building and Sustaining Research Support Centers (RSCs) in Low Resource Settings:

Prof. Exnervia Gomo

Described Research as a critical component of academia

Big question: How much is research contributing to economic development in Africa? Prof. Gomo argues

that output is way below expectation.

Concerned that very little time is available for research yet the criteria for promotion is a research career

pathway

Communication is key: “if you are not good at communication don’t do research….you need to be a

Diplomat, Communicator and a Politician”

Unlike traditionally, PIs and researchers need administrative support to be able to concentrate in science

Day Two Presentations

Intellectual Property and Patterning research – The African perspective: Aniceth Boyi, KCMUCo

Post award grants management :A short review Peggy Kakitoji, IDRC

NIH Implementation of Uniform guidance – Shem Wakaindha (MakCHS)

Establishing a research administration training curriculum at KCMUCo Ahaz Kulanga & Charles Muiruri

Customer service issues for research administrators: Catherine Tugaineyo

Challenges and lessons learnt in grant and contracts negotiations in African settings. Anceth Boyi

The basic challenges of pre award in African setting: Joshua Kiregu

Breakout Sessions

The corn Farmer’s Secret: Collaborating way up: Ahaz Kulanga and Charles Muiruri.

Responsible Conduct of Research Modules: Development of Interactive Media: Rose Mwangi & Prof. Elton

Kisanga

Setting up electronic Institutional Review Board (e-IRB): Frank Ndubi & Beatrice Temba

Audit readiness: Imani Israel, KCMUCO

Effective Financial monitoring: Imani Israel


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Handling difficult conversations: Catherin Tuiganeyo

Research Dissemination and publication: Prof. Elton Kisanga

Strategies for improving performance as research administrators

General Observations and Recommendations from the ARAA

1. The speakers consistently called for team spirit toward achieving the ARAA objectives. This could be

summarized by a frequently occurring statement “If you want to move fast, walk alone but if you want to move

further, walk with others” observing that no institution is self-dependent and the need for collaborations with other

institutions which share common goals, visions and missions.

2. ARAA will continue to be active if:

More qualifying members are identified

There is an opportunity to evaluate efforts made in terms of building relationships to attract other

institutions

Institutions continue giving support to each other

The spirit of good organization, attendance, and participation continues to be cherished

Research Administrators pass skills and expertise to junior researchers and students by Involving them in research

work, and training for capacity building and delegating research work.

3. Research administrator is an inevitable tool in institutions of learning; an obligation.

4. The main aim of research should be coming up with ways to provide solutions to community problems and

improving life standards, rather than the financial benefits to researchers.. Research should have an

impact.

Closing Ceremony

ARAA Host 2016

Ahaz lead the voting session for the next host for ARAA Meeting in 2016: Rwanda was voted as the next host for

7th ARAA Conference and Annual Meeting 2016, in Kiga

Conference Closure

A vote of thanks was made by Steve Wandinga and Catherine Tuinganeyo.


Closing Remarks by Provost, KCMUCo

Prof. Kessi congratulated Rwanda for receiving with enthusiasm the election to host the next meeting. He gave a

note of appreciation for ARAA for regularizing the ARAA events and making it successful over the years.

He congratulated all speakers for educating everyone and sharing experience: “We all took this even very seriously

and hence its success… The presenters did their work with alacrity”

Summed up the achievement at the meeting; “We have learned a lot from each other. I request everyone to walk the

talk. We look ahead to the forthcoming ARAA conference”.

Final closing remarks by Prof Shao

Prof. Shao thanked the organizers, secretariat, participants and observers who contributed to the successful

ARAA Meeting: “Its in God’s Grace that we have come this far. May this path be blessed”

Prof. Shao appreciated the commitment noting that the quality of presentations had greatly improved. He advised

that there are still some active ways that the secretariat could use to inform other institutions to participate in the

ARAA.

He encouraged and appreciated all those who have acquired Masters in Research Administration and emphasized

the need to move forward into looking how to train other people to nurture the continuity.

Prof. Shao proposed to the ARAA secretariat to consider starting the Research Administration course in Makerere

or Malawi: “These universities can take up the challenge, brainstorm, and target to accomplish certificates and

diplomas by next year (2016)”

ANNEX 1: OPENING REMARKS – PROF KESSI, PROVOST, KCMUCo


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The Chair for the Conference Organizing Committee

- Distinguished Guests

- Esteemed Speakers

- Conference delegates

- Invited guests

- Ladies and Gentleman

At the foremost I wish to say that,

I feel exalted by this August gathering of the Association of Research Administrators in Africa to invite me to express

some opening remarks in this 6th Annual General Meeting of ARAA.

Firstly I wish to welcome all of you to Arusha at the base of Mount Meru, not far from Mountain Kilimanjaro but also

within reach of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater and Selous National Parks.

Judging from the theme of this Conference it is obvious that any one of us who is involved in higher education

provision cannot be alienated from Research Administration issues because research is a core function of all

Institutions of higher learning.

This conference has dedicated itself to dwell intensively on critical issues contingent upon research outcomes which

have efficacy. That is to say the best outcome which is envisaged out of research undertakings ought to emanate

from inputs which entail various parameters surrounding the process of performing a successful research project.

The essence of this conference cannot be under-rated when considering the fact that Universities and other

Institutions of Higher Leaning especially in Africa require establishment of Research Administration systems and

infrastructures in order to become adept to contributing effectively to the agenda of social economic transformation

for rapid development.

One of the challenges which some of our Institutions face is inadequate funding for research which can be internally

sourced; and even if some research funds become available it has not been possible to translate the value for money

invested into such undertakings due to lack of coordination mechanisms.

The equal opportunity for all to access to Research funds is through competition in Application for Research Grants.

The process is intricate and require a mechanism in a form of Constituted Office to plan, organize, supervise and

coordinate relevant grant applications. I am aware from this programme theme that this issue will be tackled so that

delegates are better enabled to Manage Research Administration at their Institutions more efficiently.

It is gratifying that in this conference, participants will have ample opportunity to interact and share experiences on

research perspectives with individuals who have various experiences. In the course of doing this, it is anticipated


that, the conference participants will not only develop partnerships but will also create an environment for networking

in Research Administration among the Institutions of Higher Learning in Africa.

Ultimately it is our expectation that a robust research environment will have been created through this conference by

empowering researchers and administrators to become more competent and resourceful in fulfilling their roles.

May I thank all those who in one way or another have abundantly contributed morally and financially in enabling this

Conference to became realized.

In particular we pay tribute to the ARAA Management, the Organizing Committee, Plenary Chairpersons and the

presenters.

We take cognizance of the role played by KCMC and KCMU College as host Institutions for this Conference.

Finally, I wish to thank he Duke Global Health Institute through HRSA for facilitating this 6th Annual General

Conference.

At this juncture, I beg to wish all of you successful deliberations in this conference.

Thank You For Your Attention

ANNEX 2: EVALUATION BY PARTICIPANTS

Feedback from the participants was sought using the evaluation forms distributed to the participants a day before closing up the

meeting. The feedback forms solicited information on demographic background , participants’ perceptions on the

appropriateness and organization of the meeting, preparedness of the speakers, increased skills in general aspects in grants

writing, management and research administration, new ideas for south-south collaboration and local partnership, relevance of

the meeting with the theme, appropriateness of the breakout sessions and timing of the meeting. Participants were also asked to

rate the meeting overall organisation and usefulness of the meeting content with respect to their future/current professional.

Furthermore, participants commented on the strengths and shortfalls of the meeting, suggestions to improve the conduct of

similar meeting and finally if they would recommend a similar meeting to their peers.

About the participants

A total number of 100 participants took part in the meeting, of whom 61 (61%) filled the questionnaire, of these, 51% were female

and 49% male. Out of 61 participants 34% were from Tanzania, 26 % from Uganda and Kenya respectively, 6% from Rwanda,


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and 2% from Ethiopia, South Africa, USA and Zimbabwe respectively. All (61) respondents indicated their institution’s status

(23% from public university, 21% from non-governmental and research institution respectively, 18% private university and 17%

government institution). More than one quarter of the respondents were the financial and account professionals, followed by

other professionals as shown in figure 1.

Fig. 1: Nature of participants by profession

Meeting aspects

Participants were asked to rate their views regarding the ARAA meeting using 5-point Likert scale on the aspect of perception on

the appropriateness and organization of the meeting, preparedness of the speakers, increased skills in general aspects in grants

writing, management and research administration, new ideas for south-south collaboration and local partnership, relevance of

the meeting with the theme, appropriateness of the breakout sessions and timing of the meeting. A strong consensus ranging

from (sCns.83.2% to 88.5%) was observed in majority of the aspects except on the appropriateness of the meeting time with a

weak consensus (sCns=79.6%)

Series1, 3

0 5 10 15 20

Research administrators

ICT specialist

Medical specialists

Grants manager

Procurement and supply chain …

Nursing

Public health specialist

Number of professionals

Professional Background


Table 1. Strength of consensus measure on the aspect regarding ARAA meeting

Meeting aspects n SA A N Dis SD Mean (SDev)

sCns (%) n (%) n (%) n (%) n (%) n (%)

The meeting was conducted in an appropriate manner

59 23 (39.0) 33 (55.9) 3 (5.1) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 4.3 (0.6)) 87.0

The meeting was well organized

58 20 (34.5) 32 (55.2) 6 (10.3) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 4.2 (0.6) 85.1

The speakers were informative, prepared and understandable

57 26 (45.6) 25 (43.9) 6(10.5) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 4.4 (0.7) 87.2

This meeting increased my skills in general aspects grants writing. Management and research administration

59 22(37.3 ) 26 (44.1) 11 (18.6) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 4.2 (0.7) 83.4

The meeting provided me with new ideas for south-south collaboration and local partnerships

60 21 (35.0) 30 (50.0) 7 (11.7) 2 (3.3) 0 (0.0) 4.2 (0.8) 83.2

The meeting was relevant to the theme

56 25 (44.6) 29 (51.8) 2 (3.6) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 4.4 (0.6)) 88.5

The breakout sessions were appropriate for the meeting

49 20 (40.8) 26(53.1) 3 (6.1) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 4.4 (0.6) 87.2

The timing of the meeting was appropriate

59 19 (32.2) 28 (47.5) 7 (11.9) 4 (6.8) 1 (1.7) 4.0 (0.9) 79.6

Overall rating of the meeting – Participants were asked to give their overall rating about the meeting organization ranging from

very good, good, fair, poor to very poor. Almost all the participants (97%) felt that the meeting was very good and good. However

all the respondents felt that their peers should also attend the similar meeting.


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Figure1: Overall rating of the meeting

Usefulness of the meeting- Participants were prompted to give out their view based on the usefulness of the meeting

in relation with their current/future professional activities ranging from very useful, useful, slightly useful, not useful to

not useful at all. Practically all the respondents (98%) considered the meeting being useful in their recent and

upcoming professional activities.

Very good 41%

Good 56%

Fair 3%


Figure 2: Usefulness of the meeting

Strengths of the meeting

The following are the strengths of the meeting as commented by the participants:

Knowledgeable, informative keynote speakers and presenters

Networking opportunity

International and regional knowledge, skills and experience presented and shared during the meeting

Regional participation

Shortfalls of the meeting

Time management

Absence of some of the presenters during the meeting.

Low participants turn out.

Poor internet connectivity

Lack of early information about the event to all participating countries

Suggestions

Early sharing of ARAA information prior to the meeting

Proper time management

Reliable internet connectivity

Create awareness of ARAA to all African countries

Increase registration fee for sustainability

Very useful 62%

Useful 36%

Slightly useful 2%


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T-Shirt and other promotion materials to be included in the registration fee

Topics not covered that could be included in the next meeting

Challenges faced by PIs in communicating with research administrators

Financial management, auditing and reporting

Pre and post grants management

Research integrity, compliance.

Policy making session

Subcontracts awards

Human resource management, procurement and supplies in relationship to research administration


Annex 3

Conference Schedule

ARAA Management and Organizing Committee Debrief ( ONE: Wednesday, DECEMBER 2nd, 2015

07:00pm – 08:00 pm Registrations and Networking ARAA Secretariat, Tanzania

Plenary Morning Session: Chair – Nigeria

Time Activity Lead Presenter

08.30 – 09:00

am Registration and Networking ARAA Secretariat, Tanzania

09.00 –

09:15am Welcome Remarks, Conference Overview and arrangements ARAA2015 Organizing Team

09:15– 09:30

am Introductions Networking, Collaborations ARAA2015 Organizing Team

09:30 – 09:45

am Opening Remarks

Prof. Egbert Kessi

Provost, KCMU College

09:45 – 10:00

am

The significance of ARAA as a Research Administrators

Association

Prof. John Shao

Tanzania

10:00 – 10:30

am TEA BREAK All

10:30 – 11:15

am

Key Note address

“Sustaining established Research Administration systems

and infrastructure”

Prof. Said Aboud,

Director of Research and Publications

(DRP), MUHAS

11:20 –

12:00pm

Role of Research Administration in strengthening Research

Capacity for Junior Faculty

Mrs. Harriet Nambooze – Makerere &

Mr. Ahaz Kulanga- KCMUCo

12:00– 12:30

pm ARAA as an axis of South – South Collaboration. Mr. Henry Tumwijukye

Plenary Afternoon Session: Chair –Tanzania

12:30 – 2:00

pm LUNCH BREAK All

02:00 –

02:45 pm

Developing Research Partnerships and

Collaboration Mrs. Catherine Tuganeiyo - IDRC


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02:45 –

03:30 pm

Research Capacity building in a non-English

speaking African country

Mr. Sergio Noormahomed

Mozambique Institute for Health Education and

Research, Maputo, Mozambique

03:30 –

04:15 pm

Challenges and lessons learnt in improving

research capacity in a consortium. AMPATH Kenya

04:15 –

05:00 pm

The basic challenges of pre-award in African

setting Mr. Joshua Kiregu- Rwanda

07:00 –

09:00 pm Dinner &Networking

DAY TWO: Thursday DECEMBER 2015

Plenary Morning Session: Chair –South Africa


08.15- 08:30

am Review and issues arising from Day One ARAA2015Organizing Team

08:30 – 09:15

am

Keynote Speech

Building and sustaining research support centers in LRS

Prof. Exnevia Gomo

University of Zimbabwe

09:15 – 10:00

am

Intellectual Property and patenting research- The African

perspective

Mrs. Marie Nicole Sorivelle

Copenhagen University

10:00 – 10:45

am What do you do after finding the funding opportunities?

Mr. Isaac Kyeyune – Funding for

Africa

Plenary Afternoon Session: Chair – Uganda

10:45 –

11:00am TEA BREAK ALL

Time Activity Lead /Presenter

11:00 –

11:45 am Changes in the current NIH Grant Policy Statement

Mr. Shem Wakaindah – Makerere

Univ.

11:45 –

12:15pm

Establishing a training curriculum for Research Administrators

at an African institution – experiences at KCMC

Mr. Ahaz Kulanga & Mr. Charles

Muiruri – KCMUCo/Duke

12:15 – 12:50pm

LUNCH BREAK


Mrs. Catherine Tugaineyo

IDRC

12:50 – 01:30pm

Customer care in Research Administration (panel)

Challenges and lessons learnt in grant and Contracts negotiations in African settings

Mr. Aniceth Boyi, KCMUCo

01:30 – 02:30pm

All

Session Chair: Kenya

Break-out Sessions

TRACK

Room

02:30 – 03:30 pm

Setting up an electronic Institutional Review Board (eIRB) for your institution

Dr. Elton Kisanga & Rose Mwangi – KCMC

Room A

02:30 – 03:30 pm

Responsible Conduct of Research modules – Development of interactive media

Mr. Frank Dubi, Mrs. Beatrice Temba

– KCMC

Room B


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03:30 – 04:30 pm

IRBs in EAC: Platforms for protecting human

Mrs. Daima Bukini – MUHAS

Room C subjects participants in Research

DAY THREE: Friday DECEMBER 4th, 2014

Morning Session Chair – Rwanda


09:00 –

10:00am

The Corn Farmer Secret –Collaborating

our way up

Mrs. Nadia Tagoe–Kwame Nkurumah University, Mr. Sergio

NoorMahomed, Mozambique, Mr. Ahaz Kulanga– KCMC &

Mr. Charles Muiruri, Duke University

Break-out Sessions - A TRACK Room

10:00 –

10:45 am

Audit readiness- How to manage the

moving parts

Mr. Imani Israel

CPA – KCMC

Room A

10:00 –

10:45 am Effective financial monitoring Mr. Robert Masaule – CPA – KCMC Room B

10:00 –

10:45 am

How to handle difficult conversations?

How do you protect your institution

without compromising your role and the

future

Mrs. Catherine Tugaineyo & Mr. Ahaz Kulanga Room C

IDRC/KCMC

10:45 –

11:00am TEA BREAK

All

Break-out Sessions TRACK Room

11:00 –

12:30 pm

Research Dissemination and

Publications; Improving and increasing

ones Publications –Useful Tips

Dr. Elton Kisanga - KCMC Room B

11:00 –

12:30 pm

Strategies for improving your

performance as a research administrator

Mrs. Jepchirchir Kiplagat

Moi University Mr. Isaac Kyeyune Funding for

Africa

Room C


Closing Ceremony General Room

12:30 – 01:15 pm

Closing Remarks for ARAA

Prof. John Shao

(Tanzania)

Conference Room

Last Remarks – ARAA Host (2015)

Thanks and appreciations

ARAA host -

ARAA Organizing

Committee Team

General Conference Room

02:00 – 03:30 pm ARAA Steering and Advisory Committee Meeting ARAA: Secretariat Main Conference Room

Annex 4: List of participants

First Name Surname Institution Country

Abebe Habte Dessie Ethiopia

Abraham Onchere Moi Unv Co of Health Sc Kenya

Agnes Muzaribara Univeristy of Rwanda Rwanda

Ahaz Kulanga KCMUCo Tanzania

Akumu Stella Otim Gulu Univeristy PHC Project Uganda

Alfred Secha KCMUCo Tanzania

Amani Minja KCMUCo Tanzania

Angelah Msomba KCMUCo Tanzania

Aniceth Boyi KCMUCo Tanzania

Anita Zeramula KCRI Tanzania

Ankwasiibe Peace Makerere Unv Co Health Sc Uganda

Beatrice Temba KCMUCo Tanzania

Benjamin Bondet Moi Unv Co of Health Sc Kenya

Birungii Immaculate Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Boniphace Nonga KCMUCo Tanzania

Caroline Masanje KCMUCo Tanzania

Catherine Chiliswa AMPATH Kenya

Catherine Tuganeiyo Makerere Unv Co Health Sc Uganda

Catherine Tungaineyo IDRC Uganda

Charles Muiruri DGHI USA

Chris Howard UNC USA


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Chrispina Narcis KCMUCo Tanzania

Christine Tonui Moi Unv Co of Health Sc Kenya

Dativa Tibyampansha KCMUCo Tanzania

Deborah Tulienge AMPATH Kenya

Deodatus Mogella KCMUCo Tanzania

Devinie Latchmanan CAPRISA South Africa

Dina Mori KCMUCo Tanzania

Dominique Musana Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Dr. Irene Kiwelu KCRI Tanzania

Exnevia Gomo University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Francis Karia KCMC Tanzania

Frank Dubi KCMUCo Tanzania

Frank Kimaro KCMC-Duke Collaboration Tanzania

Fredah Kimaiyo AMPATHPLUS Kenya

Fredrick Banvu Nozomo-Mukibi Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Gelila Tesfaye Armauer Hansen Resrch Inst Ethiopia

Gibson Kapanda KCMUCo Tanzania

Gilda Mtaita KCMUCo Tanzania

Glory Ibrahim KCMUCo Tanzania

Hanifah Namuyanja Njuki NACCAP II ARISE Uganda

Harlod Paul Mmbando KCMUCo Tanzania

Harriet Namboze Makerere Unv Co Health Sc Uganda

Henry Balwa Baylor Co of Medicine Children's Foundantion Uganda

Henry Tumwijuke Uganda

Imani Israel KCMUCo Tanzania

Innocent Killian KCMUCo Tanzania

Isaack Sainna Research Sponsored Projects Office/AMPATH Kenya

Jackson Kosgei Moi Unv Co of Health Sc Kenya

Jackson Kogo Moi Unv Co of Health Sc Kenya

Jacquline Karuhanga Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Jacquline Namyalo Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration Uganda

James Cheruiyot Moi Unv Co of Health Sc Kenya

Jane Tarus Research Sponsored Projects Office/AMPATH Kenya

Jepchirchir Kiplagat Moi Unv Co of Health Sc Kenya

Joan Kimetto AMPATH Kenya

Job Kisuya AMPATH Kenya

John Senkondo KCMUCo Tanzania


John Bosco Wasswa Rakai Health Sc Program Uganda

Joshua K Gicheru Unv of Rwanda - College of Medics & Health Sciencies Rwanda

Joshua K Kiregu Rwanda

Julius Atugonza Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Jullieth Bilakwate KCMUCo Tanzania

Kenedy Ngowi KCRI Tanzania

Leonard Poghisio AMPATH-RSPO Kenya

Leticia Iguna Global Health Uganda Uganda

Martin Kirui Moi Unv Co of Health Sc Kenya

Mary Samantha Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Mary Simensen Global Health Uganda Uganda

Matte Michael Global Health Collaborative MUST Uganda

Matter Michael Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Mkomba Kipeja KCMUCo Tanzania

Mpangi Luwanga Busitema Univerisity Uganda

Mukiibi F. B. Nozmo Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Musana Dominique Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Mussa Mkumbwa KCMUCo Tanzania

Nadia Tagoe Kwame Nkuruma Univeristy Ghana

Niyonahuli Jean Paul UR-CMHS Rwanda

Nakuliu Grace Busitema Univerisity Uganda

Nadine Mukahirwa Unv of Rwanda - College of Medics & Health Sciencies Rwanda

Nicholas Mutebi Global Health Uganda Uganda

Owuor Benard KEMRI/CDC Kenya

Peggy Darrnawsky Massachuset Global Health USA

Peggy Kakitoji Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration Uganda

Prisca Njau KCRI Tanzania

Prof. Egbert Kessi KCMUCo Tanzania

Prof. Elton Kisanga KCMUCo Tanzania

Prof. John Shao KCMC Tanzania

Prof. Said Aboud MUHAS Tanzania

Ritah Namusoke Amstardam Institute for Global Health & Development Uganda

Robert Katengesya KCMUCo Tanzania

Robert Masaule KCMUCo Tanzania

Rogathe Machange KCRI Tanzania

Rashid IDD KCMUCo Tanzania

Rose Mwangi KCMUCo Tanzania


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Saidi Shekonga MUHAS Tanzania

Salva Nicas KCMUCo Tanzania

Samantha Mary Mbarara Univ of Sc & Tech Uganda

Sarah Ruhakya IDRC Uganda

Simintaj Bakhtiar Massachuset Global Health USA

Sebe Mohamed MUHAS Tanzania

Samuel Seth KCMUCo Tanzania

Shamsa Heri KCMUCo Tanzania

Shem Wakaindah Makerere Unv Co Health Sc Uganda

Sonia Kabika KCMUCo Tanzania

Steve Wandinga KEMRI/CDC Kenya

Theresa Brient NCURA Germany

Thomas Jackson KCMUCo Tanzania

Tupokigwe Jana KCRI Tanzania

Vera Wright KCMC Tanzania

Wislon Bigambo KCMUCo Tanzania

Woche Mare Armauer Hansen Resrch Inst Ethiopia

Upendo Mabongo KCMUCo Tanzania

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